Bybit is progressively limiting certain global services for residents of the European Economic Area as the exchange works to align its operations with regional regulatory requirements.
The move affects specific products on Bybit’s global platform rather than shutting down access entirely. One confirmed change involves Bybit Card services in the EEA and Switzerland, with the exchange publishing a dedicated FAQ outlining what will change for cardholders in those regions. For related coverage, see Bybit Lists REUSDT Perpetual Contract With Up to 20x Leverage.
The restrictions are being rolled out progressively, meaning EEA users may see different features become unavailable at different times rather than losing access to everything at once. For related coverage, see Sophon Base migration: 46.5M SOPH burn explained.
MiCA compliance is driving Bybit’s EEA restructuring
The service limitations are directly tied to Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which imposes licensing and operational requirements on crypto service providers active in the region. Bybit has responded by launching a dedicated European entity.
In early 2025, Bybit introduced Bybit EU, described as a fully MiCA-compliant platform built specifically for European users. That entity is separate from the global platform, which explains why certain global services are now being pulled back for EEA residents.
The approach mirrors a pattern seen across the industry: exchanges segmenting their product offerings by jurisdiction to satisfy local regulators. European authorities, through frameworks like MiCA, increasingly require that crypto firms operating in the EU meet specific compliance standards or face enforcement action.
Bybit EU has continued to strengthen its European positioning ahead of full MiCA enforcement, according to a company announcement. This suggests the global service restrictions for EEA users are part of a broader strategy to funnel European customers toward the compliant local entity.
What EEA users should watch next
EEA residents currently using Bybit’s global platform should monitor official communications for specific timelines on which services will be restricted and when. Card services are already affected, but additional product categories may follow.
Users may need to transition to Bybit EU to maintain access to trading and other features. The phased approach gives residents time to adjust, but waiting for the final deadline on any given service could limit options.
Bybit continues to expand in other regions. The exchange has been launching new products in MENA and updating margin requirements for TradFi CFDs, signaling that the EEA restrictions reflect regional compliance choices rather than a broader pullback from services.
EEA users should check their account dashboards for migration prompts, review which products remain available on the global platform, and consider whether Bybit EU offers the features they need going forward.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.